Institute for applied creative computation
The NODE Institute empowers the creative software community to share knowledge and growth. By hosting user meetups, workshops, webinars and online courses, the Institute functions as a hub for creatives at the intersection of art and technology.
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Curious when to use #dearimgui @avaloniaui #Rive, or a browser UI via #CEF? Or how Skia and Stride change your workflow in @vvvv
In two sessions, Nils Weger (@phlegma) gives a clear overview of the current UI options in vvvv, shows how to structure applications with MVVM and Model–View–Runtime, and covers interaction logic for mouse, keyboard and touch.
📅 Feb 26 + 27, 2026
🕕 18:00–21:00 CET
More info:
https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ui-frameworks-patterns-in-vvvv/
This Thursday, 29 January 2026 19:00 - 22:00 CET, the global vvvv community (@madewithvvvv @vvvv) comes together once again for an evening of patching, sharing and connecting across borders.
Hosted by @thenodeinstitute and supported by @3e8 & @davidbruell
Moderated by @ravazquez
📍 IRL: The NODE Institute, Berlin (doors open 18:30)
💻 Online: Live via YouTube and Zoom
RSVP here: https://thenodeinstitute.org/event/32nd-vvvv-worldwide-meetup/
The #touchdesigner classes this season for the #vj #vjcommunity
Find out more:
https://thenodeinstitute.org/touchdesigner-professionals-summer-2025/
#touchdesigner professional classes online with The NODE Institute
Pick and choose which classes you'd like to enroll in, or sign up for the whole season for a discounted rate! You can also claim a 200$ discount on your first TouchDesigner license when you buy the whole season as a bundle.
Find out more: https://thenodeinstitute.org/touchdesigner-professionals-summer-2025/
THURSDAY JULY 11 @ 6pm UTC+2
Compute Shaders with FUSE
Explore the power of compute shaders, vital for performing complex calculations on the GPU. This session will guide you through the utilization of compute shaders in FUSE, enabling you to optimize performance and achieve breathtaking computational graphics. Led by main FUSE developer Christian Riekoff.
Image credit: @urbandrone
#vvvv #creativecomputation #visualprogramming
June 20th @ 6pm UTC+2
This workshop will serve as your gateway to mastering the art of raymarching in FUSE, guiding you from fundamental concepts to advanced applications. You’ll delve into the core principles of raymarching, gaining a deeper understanding of its inner workings and how to harness its full potential for your creative projects.
Enroll now: https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-all-about-raymarching-with-fuse/
THURSDAY June 6th Live Online
Noise functions are fundamental tools for generating textures, patterns, and simulations. In this session, we’ll explore the diverse range of noise functions available in FUSE and demonstrate how they can be utilized to enhance complexity and detail in your projects. Led by FUSE developer Christian Riekoff
https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-all-about-noise-functions-with-fuse/
#vvvv @vvvv #visualdesign #programming #creativecomputation #generative #visualprogramming #creativecoding #computeshader #nodes
Introduction to Shaders in vvvv with creative coder Tebjan Halm
Join us for the live class online on Thursday May 16th at 6pm UTC+2.
Register and get access to recordings and project files:
https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-introduction-to-shaders-in-vvvv/
Our #vvvv Intermediates class starts tomorrow! Randall Vasquez is your guide in this first class: INTRO TO THE STRIDE 3D ENGINE IN VVVV
Register now:
https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-intro-to-the-stride-3d-engine-in-vvvv/
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